Meeting
Carolyn G. Goodman, Mayor (At-Large)
Brian Knudsen, Mayor Pro Tem (Ward 1)
Victoria Seaman (Ward 2)
Olivia Díaz (Ward 3)
Francis Allen-Palenske (Ward 4)
Cedric Crear (Ward 5)
Nancy E. Brune (Ward 6)
City Manager Jorge Cervantes
City Attorney Jeff Dorocak
City Clerk LuAnn D. Holmes
 
City Council Agenda
Council Chambers · 495 South Main Street · Phone 702-229-6011
City of Las Vegas Internet Address: www.lasvegasnevada.gov
 
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September 6, 2023
9:00 AM
A lunch break may be taken at the discretion of the Mayor.

 
Items listed on the agenda may be taken out of the order presented; two or more agenda items for consideration may be combined; and any item on the agenda may be removed or related discussion may be delayed at any time. Backup material for this agenda may be obtained from LuAnn D. Holmes, City Clerk, at the City Clerk’s Office at 495 South Main Street, 2nd Floor or on the City’s webpage at www.lasvegasnevada.gov.

Online comments can be submitted via the City’s website at www.lasvegasnevada.gov/councilcomment prior to the City Council meeting. The schedule for the Comments Period can be found on the above website.
 
The Mayor and City Council welcome your attendance, public comment related to the items on the agenda and citizen participation on items under the jurisdiction of the City Council at this meeting.  If you wish to speak, we respectfully ask you to complete and submit a speaker card to the City Clerk.  Cards are available online, in the Clerk’s Office or at the front of the Chambers as you enter.

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Note: Cellular phones are to be turned off during the City Council Meeting.
 
CEREMONIAL MATTERS
1.
Call to Order
 
2.
Announcement Regarding: Compliance with Open Meeting Law
 
3.
Invocation - Reverend Carlton R. Fogg, Jr., Veterans of Foreign Affairs
 
4.
Pledge of Allegiance
 
BUSINESS ITEMS - 9:30 A.M. SESSION
PUBLIC COMMENT
7.
Public comment during this portion of the Agenda must be limited to matters on the Agenda for action.  If you wish to be heard, come to the podium and give your name for the record.  The amount of discussion, as well as the amount of time any single speaker is allowed, may be limited.
 
BUSINESS ITEMS - 9:30 A.M. Session
8.
For Possible Action - Any items from the 9:30 a.m. session that the Council, staff and/or the applicant wish to be stricken, tabled, withdrawn or held in abeyance to a future meeting may be brought forward and acted upon at this time.
 
9.
For possible action to approve the Final Minutes by reference of the August 2, 2023 Regular City Council Meeting
 
CONSENT AGENDA
Matters listed on the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine and have been recommended for approval by the Submitting Departments. All items on the Consent Agenda may be approved in a single motion. However, if a Council Member so requests, any consent item may be moved to the discussion portion of the agenda and other action, including postponement or denial of the item, may take place.
 
CITY ATTORNEY - CONSENT
10.
For possible action to approve the Subdivision Participation and Release Form (Exhibit B) and the Subdivision Participation and Release Form (Exhibit A), in accordance with the One Nevada Agreement on Allocation of Opioid Recoveries, for participation in settlements with Teva and Walgreens, allocating a total of $9,441,335.15 to the City - All Wards
 
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - BUSINESS LICENSING - CONSENT
11.
For possible action to approve a Cannabis Production license (Medical/Recreational) for NYE NATURAL MEDICINAL SOLUTIONS LLC at 1620 West Charleston Park Avenue - Pahrump
 
12.
For possible action to approve a Cannabis Cultivation Facility license (Medical/Recreational) for NYE NATURAL MEDICINAL SOLUTIONS LLC at 1620 West Charleston Park Avenue - Pahrump
 
13.
For possible action to approve a Restricted Gaming license for NEVADA RESTAURANT SERVICES INC dba DOTTY'S #171 at 238 South Rainbow Boulevard - Ward 1 (Knudsen)
 
14.
For possible action to approve a New Restricted Gaming license for VIC'S SYMPHONY PARK, LLC dba VIC'S at 355 Promenade Place - Ward 5 (Crear)
 
15.
For possible action to approve a Two-Day Opening for a Non-Restricted Gaming license for FIFTH STREET GAMING LLC dba FIFTH STREET GAMING LLC db at GOLD SPIKE HOTEL at 217 North Las Vegas Boulevard - Ward 5 (Crear)
 
ECONOMIC AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT - CONSENT
16.
For possible action to approve an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement (ENA) between the City of Las Vegas (City) and Tru Development, LLC, (Developer) for Cashman Center located at 850 North Las Vegas Boulevard, expiring on March 1, 2024 with an option to be extended for one six-month term if mutually agreed (APNs 139-27-709-001 and 139-26-301-004) - Ward 5 (Crear)
 
FINANCE - PURCHASING AND CONTRACTS - CONSENT
17.
For possible action to approve award of Bid No. 23.1762.01-SK, City of Las Vegas Pavement Rehab Project, Federal Project Number STBG-003(340), to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for work located on Buffalo Drive from Sahara Avenue to Charleston Boulevard; Craig Road from Buffalo Drive to U.S. 95; Jones Boulevard from the 215 Beltway to Elkhorn Road; Jones Boulevard from Elkhorn Road to Horse Drive; Jones Boulevard from Lone Mountain Road to the 215 Beltway; Owens Avenue from Martin Luther King Boulevard to Las Vegas Boulevard; Rainbow Boulevard from U.S. 95 to Smoke Ranch Road; Vegas Drive from Buffalo Drive to Rainbow Boulevard; Vegas Drive from Rampart Boulevard to Buffalo Drive; Washington Avenue from Sandhill Road to Nellis Boulevard; Tenaya Way from Cheyenne Avenue to Craig Road; Tenaya Way from Lake Mead Boulevard to Washington Avenue; and St. Louis Boulevard from Paradise Road to Fremont Street - Department of Public Works - Award recommended to: LAS VEGAS PAVING CORPORATION ($20,600,000 - Various Funds) - All Wards
 
18.
For possible action to approve award of Contract No. 23.MWA270-DD, Prime Design Services for WPCF Facility and Solar Site Security Improvements - Department of Public Works - Award recommended to: JACOBS ENGINEERING GROUP, INC. ($466,098 - Sanitation Enterprise Fund) - All Wards
 
19.
For possible action to approve award of Contract No. 23.MWA951.D1-DD Prime Design Services for AnSan Sister City Park Upgrades, located at 7801 Ducharme Avenue - Department of Public Works - Award recommended to: DESIGN VISION, INC. DBA SLA LAND ARCHITECTS ($143,800 - Parks & Leisure Activity Capital Projects Fund) - Ward 1 (Knudsen)
 
20.
For possible action to approve award of Contract No. 24.MWA830-SK, Material Testing and Special Inspection Services for Symphony Park L Garage Expansion and Bridge, located at 350 South City Parkway - Department of Public Works - Award recommended to: GEOTEK, INC. (Not-to-Exceed $246,606 - City Facilities Capital Projects Fund) - Wards 3 and 5 (Diaz and Crear)
 
21.
For possible action to approve award of Contract No. 240030-HN Material Testing and Special Inspection Services for Grand Teton Drive Overpass - Tee Pee Lane to El Capitan Way - Department of Public Works - Award recommended to: NINYO & MOORE GEOTECHNICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES CONSULTANTS (Not-to-Exceed $295,311 - Road and Flood Capital Projects Fund) - Ward 6 (Brune)
 
22.
For possible action to approve award of Bid No. 230213-SK (Rev), Arrow Community Shuttle, to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder - Department of Neighborhood Services - Award recommended to: AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS DBA AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION (Not-to-Exceed $633,250 Annually/Total Contract Amount Not-to-Exceed $3,166,250 - Various Funds) - All Wards
 
23.
For possible action to approve award of Contract No. 240009-PH, Professional Services for Feasibility Study and Market Assessment - Department of Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs - Award recommended to: ARTSPACE PROJECTS, INC. ($70,000 - General Capital Projects Fund) - All Wards
 
NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES - CONSENT
24.
For possible action to approve an allocation of $1,000,000 of HOME Investment Partnerships Program Grant Funds and Account for Affordable Housing Trust Funds (AAHTF) to Neighborhood Housing Services of Southern Nevada (NHSSN) for the construction of 60 senior apartments located at 820 North Eastern Avenue (APN 139-25-301-011) - Ward 3 (Diaz)
 
OFFICE OF GOVERNMENT AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS - CONSENT
25.
For possible action to approve the ratification of Ioana Tehahe in a Council support position as a Special Assistant to Council in the Ward 2 office ($79,233 + Benefits - General Fund) - Ward 2 (Seaman)
 
PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS - CONSENT
26.
For possible action to approve the Reggae Rise Up Music Festival to be held October 6-8, 2023 including the closing of 3rd Street (between Carson Avenue and Bridger Avenue) and Bridger Avenue (between Casino Center Boulevard and 3rd Street) in downtown Las Vegas at the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center located at 200 South 3rd Street - Ward 3 (Diaz)
 
PUBLIC WORKS - CONSENT
27.
For possible action to approve staff to acquire various real property rights for the Rampart Boulevard, Charleston Boulevard to Vegas Drive Improvement Project, multiple APNs ($1,185,000 - Road and Flood Capital Project Fund [CPF]) - Ward 2 (Seaman)
 
28.
For possible action to approve Interlocal Agreement No. P119-23-816 between the City of Las Vegas (CLV) and the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) for the construction of pedestrian safety improvements located at Sahara Avenue and Redwood Street, Rancho Drive and Coran Lane, and Nellis Boulevard and Cedar Avenue - ($1,315,785.28 - Road and Flood Capital Project Fund [CPF]) - Wards 1, 3 and 5 (Knudsen, Diaz and Crear)
 
29.
For possible action to approve an interlocal agreement between the City of North Las Vegas (CNLV) and the City of Las Vegas (CLV) for rehabilitation and the design and construction of Lake Mead Boulevard improvements - Simmons Street to Losee Road Project - City of North Las Vegas and Ward 5 (Crear)
 
30.
For possible action to approve a Sewer Over-Sizing Refunding Agreement between the City of Las Vegas (CLV) and Salvador Alvarez for an over-sized sewer generally located in Rosada Way ($209,800 - Sanitation Enterprise Fund [SEF]) - Ward 4 (Allen-Palenske)
 
31.
For possible action to approve staff to acquire and dedicate various real property rights for the Maryland Parkway Bus Rapid Transit Project - between the Las Vegas Medical District and Harry Reid International Airport, multiple APNs ($3,220,000 - Regional Transportation Commission [RTC] Funds) - Wards 1 and 3 (Knudsen and Diaz)
 
32.
For possible action to approve a drainage easement from Kencha LLC Series 7 to the City of Las Vegas for drainage purposes, located in the vicinity of Simmons Street and Coran Lane, APN 139-20-301-010 - Ward 5 (Crear)
 
33.
For possible action to approve a drainage easement from Tufts Family Trust to the City of Las Vegas for drainage purposes, located in the vicinity of Homestead Road and Rocky Avenue, APN 125-05-506-002 - Ward 6 (Brune)
 
34.
For possible action to approve Amendment No. 1 to Cooperative Agreement NM541-83-010 between the City of Las Vegas (CLV) and the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) to modify limits of maintenance responsibilities between CLV and NDOT on Charleston Boulevard at the I-515 interchange - Ward 3 (Diaz)
 
DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
ADMINISTRATIVE - DISCUSSION
35.
Discussion for possible action regarding the ratification of Steven Ford as Deputy City Manager ($227,500 + Benefits - General Fund) - All Wards
 
36.
Discussion for possible action regarding the ratification of Sabra Smith Newby as Deputy City Manager ($230,000 + Benefits - General Fund) - All Wards
 
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - BUSINESS LICENSING - DISCUSSION
37.
Discussion for possible action regarding the approval of an Appeal of a Work Card Denial for Joshua Pouncey db at OLIVE GARDEN ITALIAN RESTAURANT at 1361 South Decatur Boulevard - Ward 1 (Knudsen)
 
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS - DISCUSSION
38.
Discussion for possible action regarding the appointment of Mike Janssen to the Board of Directors of City Parkway V, Inc., Las Vegas Medical District Corporation and Las Vegas Economic Recovery Corporation
 
39.
Discussion for possible action regarding the appointment of the following nominee to the Board of Directors of CLV Strong Start Academy Elementary Schools, Inc.: Astrid Angulo (Mayor’s Designee) to a two-year term ending September 6, 2025 - All Wards
 
RECOMMENDING COMMITTEE REPORT - DISCUSSION
BILLS ELIGIBLE FOR ADOPTION AT A LATER MEETING
There is no public comment on these items and no action will be taken by the Council at this meeting, except those items which may be stricken or tabled. Public testimony takes place at the Recommending Committee Meeting held for that purpose.
 
40.
Bill No. 2023-18 - Amends the Uniform Housing Code, as adopted by the City, to require air conditioning in dwelling units, guest rooms and congregate facilities Sponsored by: Councilwoman Nancy Brune
 
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
The items listed below, where appropriate, have been reviewed by the various City departments relative to the requirements for storm drainage and flood control, connection to sanitary sewer, traffic circulation, and Building and Fire regulations.  Their comments and/or requirements have been incorporated into the action. 
 
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - CONSENT
All items listed on the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine and have been recommended “for approval”.  All items on the consent agenda may be approved in a single motion.  However, if a Council Member so requests, any consent item may be moved to the Discussion portion of the agenda and other action, including postponement or denial of the item, may take place.
 
41.
23-0359 - APPLICANT/OWNER: CHEYENNE PINES, LLC - For possible action on the following Land Use Entitlement project requests on 0.88 acres at the northwest corner of Cheyenne Avenue and Torrey Pines Drive (APN 138-11-408-013), C-1 (Limited Commercial) Zone, Ward 5 (Crear).  Staff recommends APPROVAL on the entire Land Use Entitlement project.
 
41a.
23-0359-EOT1 - EXTENSION OF TIME - SPECIAL USE PERMIT - FOR A FIRST EXTENSION OF TIME OF A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED SPECIAL USE PERMIT (20-0300-SUP1) FOR AN ALTERNATIVE PARKING STANDARD TO ALLOW 22 PARKING SPACES WHERE 24 ARE REQUIRED
 
41b.
23-0359-EOT2 - EXTENSION OF TIME - SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW - FOR A FIRST EXTENSION OF TIME OF A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW (20-0300-SDR1) FOR A PROPOSED COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT CONSISTING OF TWO DRIVE-THROUGH RESTAURANTS WITH OUTDOOR SEATING
 
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - DISCUSSION
42.
23-0134-SUP1 - ABEYANCE ITEM - SPECIAL USE PERMIT - PUBLIC HEARING - APPLICANT/OWNER: CORNER BUILDING, LLC - For possible action on a Land Use Entitlement project request FOR A PROPOSED 4,035 SQUARE-FOOT CANNABIS CONSUMPTION LOUNGE USE at 1205 South Main Street (APN 162-03-105-011), C-M (Commercial/Industrial) Zone, Ward 3 (Diaz). The Planning Commission (5-0-1 vote) recommends DENIAL. Staff recommends APPROVAL.
 
REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS
43.
Report by Jamie Giellis, founder and president of Centro, on the Las Vegas Arts District and a public/private partnership to ensure creative vibrancy - Ward 3 (Diaz)
 
44.
Report by Ryan Smith, Director, Economic and Urban Development (EUD), regarding an update on the activities pertaining to innovation, technology and start-ups within the Innovation District in the City of Las Vegas (City) - All Wards
 
45.
Report from Marco Velotta, Planning Project Manager, regarding the City of Las Vegas Office of Sustainability and the City’s associated activities and achievements - All Wards
 
SET DATE
46.
Set date on any appeals filed or required public hearings from the City Planning Commission Meetings and Dangerous Building or Nuisance/Litter Abatements.
 
CITIZENS PARTICIPATION
47.
Citizens Participation: Public comment during this portion of the agenda must be limited to matters within the jurisdiction of the City Council. No subject may be acted upon by the City Council unless that subject is on the agenda and is scheduled for action. If you wish to be heard, come to the podium and give your name for the record. The amount of discussion on any single subject, as well as the amount of time any single speaker is allowed, may be limited.
 
COUNCIL EMERGING ISSUES
Comments made by Council members during this portion of the agenda must refer solely to proposals for future agenda item topics to be brought before the Council for consideration and action at a later date.  Any discussion must be limited to whether or not such proposed items shall be placed on a future agenda and no discussion regarding the substance of any such proposed topic shall occur.  No action shall be taken.
 
48.
Discussion regarding potential items for future City Council agendas - All Wards
 
COUNCIL MEMBER RECOGNITION
49.
Council Member Recognition: Comments made by individual City Council Members during this portion of the agenda will not be acted upon by the City Council unless that subject is on the agenda and scheduled for action.
 
 
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